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Window box

Habitat

Window boxes can be good for wildlife. Even if you don’t have a garden you can still plant one up, and you’ll get a great view of the small creatures that visit.

Many plants, bulbs and even small shrubs will grow happily in a window box as long as you water and feed them regularly.

Make the most of your garden

• Choose native plants as these attract the most species.
• Include some plants that flower early and late and insects will visit in spring and autumn as well as summer.
• Experiment with your window boxes. Try a herb garden, a meadow patch or use low-growing woodland plants (in a shady spot).    

Ladybirds and other insects use sheltered places, such as window boxes, to hibernate.

Insects

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